But, all gets better for Jack when he holds his daddy's hand. It's amazing how much he calms down.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
1st Bath!
Quite an interesting time giving Jack his first bath! The nurses make it look SO much easier at the hospital. He screamed, kicked and wiggled all around. Then, he managed to pee on me and himself ... in turn, giving himself another bath.
But, all gets better for Jack when he holds his daddy's hand. It's amazing how much he calms down.
But, all gets better for Jack when he holds his daddy's hand. It's amazing how much he calms down.
Visits!
Jack is so lucky to have so many people who love him! We've had so many people stop by - both in town and out of town guests - to meet our little Jack.
Ashley
Brandi
Tom
Robbie
Nick
Keeb
Jen
Ashley
Brandi
Tom
Robbie
Nick
Keeb
JenWednesday, February 18, 2009
One Week Old!
Jack's already growing up too fast! We had to go to the doctor because Jack hadn't gone number 2 yet - but he's good to go now. He's back to his birth weight, too! Each day he stays awake a little longer than before and he's super alert. It's so fun to have him with us.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Our first holiday as a family: Valentine's Day. The Holiday of Love. :)Awww... I know, I know. Onesie compliments of our good friend, Brooke, when we realized we'd be having Jack prior to the 14th. Thanks!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Lounging around the house
Lindsay came over to hang out today. We lounged around and stared at Jack. He's going to get sick of us.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
World, Meet Jack. Jack, Meet the World.
After a low heart-rate scare, Jack Michael Neal joined Bryan and me on February 10, 2009 weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches long (- for those of you who are curious - his head measured 13 1/4 inches).
I was admitted to the hospital on Monday during my weekly check-up. LBN's heart-rate came in at 85 where it's supposed to be between 120 - 165. By the time I was admitted, it jumped back to normal. But, my doctor wasn't going to let me leave without LBN in my arms.
So, he alerted the Red Cross to get Bryan home. We had a baby coming.
We watched the heart-rate very closely throughout the night to make sure I didn't have to get an emergency C-Section. Robbie, Ashley, Lindsay and Miriam all stayed well into the night. Thanks to Miriam for going home and packing a hospital bag for me.
Lindsay spent the long night with me in the most uncomfortable looking chair. Meanwhile, Bryan was somewhere in Louisiana trying to get from point A to point B with an entire alphabet worth of stops in between. Thanks to Tom for helping us coordinate the logistics, seriously. Bryan was due home at noon on Tuesday.
I woke the next morning to get my water broken at 7:30 - Bryan was landing in Atlanta soon. I got an epidural shortly after. Before I knew it, it was twelve. My contractions were getting bigger and closer together. I luckily had Lindsay, Ashley and Brooke by my side.
12:30 - After a speedy carride from Atlanta, Bryan walked in the door - the girls jump up, give him a quick hug and exit while I clenched my teeth through a contraction. He was right on time. He had about a minute to sit down before the doctor and nurses came in to help us get our baby out.
We couldn't be happier. We decided to go back to the name we talked about when we found out we were pregnant in June: Jack. (But I get Brogan if our next is a boy, ha!) He came out hardly crying and had one eye open while the nurses cleaned him up. He hardly made a peep. We're 'hoping' that he'll make that a habit. :)
Bryan and I know how lucky we are to have a very healthy baby. We couldn't be happier. We are also so thankful to all of our friends who came rushing to our sides in a time of need. Lindsay, Robbie, Ashley, Miriam, Brooke, Tom and Brian - thanks for your speediness and bedside manner. We definitely could not have made it through these last couple of days without you guys. We owe you a big one.
We all agree - there was a reason the heart-rate was low at the exact time the doctor checked. Jack was ready to come out and wanted to make sure his daddy was there to greet him. He's SO smart already. Let's not forget how great of a day February 10 is. Jack now shares his birthday with Great-Grandma Alyce's birthday. Pretty awesome, huh?
In the meantime, we are in the hospital until Thursday. After that - we're open to visitors. :) Thanks to those of you who have already stopped in; Matthew, Brandi, Lauren, Russell, Josh and Jeb. It was great seeing you, as always. It's great to see the 'family' we have right here in Statesboro. :)
Come on over and meet our Jack!
I was admitted to the hospital on Monday during my weekly check-up. LBN's heart-rate came in at 85 where it's supposed to be between 120 - 165. By the time I was admitted, it jumped back to normal. But, my doctor wasn't going to let me leave without LBN in my arms.
So, he alerted the Red Cross to get Bryan home. We had a baby coming.
We watched the heart-rate very closely throughout the night to make sure I didn't have to get an emergency C-Section. Robbie, Ashley, Lindsay and Miriam all stayed well into the night. Thanks to Miriam for going home and packing a hospital bag for me.
Lindsay spent the long night with me in the most uncomfortable looking chair. Meanwhile, Bryan was somewhere in Louisiana trying to get from point A to point B with an entire alphabet worth of stops in between. Thanks to Tom for helping us coordinate the logistics, seriously. Bryan was due home at noon on Tuesday.
I woke the next morning to get my water broken at 7:30 - Bryan was landing in Atlanta soon. I got an epidural shortly after. Before I knew it, it was twelve. My contractions were getting bigger and closer together. I luckily had Lindsay, Ashley and Brooke by my side.
12:30 - After a speedy carride from Atlanta, Bryan walked in the door - the girls jump up, give him a quick hug and exit while I clenched my teeth through a contraction. He was right on time. He had about a minute to sit down before the doctor and nurses came in to help us get our baby out.
We couldn't be happier. We decided to go back to the name we talked about when we found out we were pregnant in June: Jack. (But I get Brogan if our next is a boy, ha!) He came out hardly crying and had one eye open while the nurses cleaned him up. He hardly made a peep. We're 'hoping' that he'll make that a habit. :)
Bryan and I know how lucky we are to have a very healthy baby. We couldn't be happier. We are also so thankful to all of our friends who came rushing to our sides in a time of need. Lindsay, Robbie, Ashley, Miriam, Brooke, Tom and Brian - thanks for your speediness and bedside manner. We definitely could not have made it through these last couple of days without you guys. We owe you a big one.We all agree - there was a reason the heart-rate was low at the exact time the doctor checked. Jack was ready to come out and wanted to make sure his daddy was there to greet him. He's SO smart already. Let's not forget how great of a day February 10 is. Jack now shares his birthday with Great-Grandma Alyce's birthday. Pretty awesome, huh?
In the meantime, we are in the hospital until Thursday. After that - we're open to visitors. :) Thanks to those of you who have already stopped in; Matthew, Brandi, Lauren, Russell, Josh and Jeb. It was great seeing you, as always. It's great to see the 'family' we have right here in Statesboro. :)
Come on over and meet our Jack!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Bryan's Off!
Bryan left today for Louisiana - Ft. Polk. He will be there until LBN arrives. So, here's our last family picture as just two of us.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Week 37: A Stalk of Swiss Chard
Hooray — LBN is full term!
This means that if he were to arrive now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though my due date is still three weeks away. LBN weighs approximately 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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